1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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as in loop
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Recent Examples of buckle
Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The Senate is expected to make its own changes to the bill, so buckle in.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
According to the policy, no buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can conceal any part of the bag.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Verb
The passengers dutifully put on their oxygen masks and buckled their seatbelts only to be rendered utterly helpless by the plane going up in flames.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The Senate is expected to make its own changes to the bill, so buckle in.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Noun
Depending on the bag, each section has either zippers, buckles or adjustable straps to keep the items secure.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
According to the policy, no buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can conceal any part of the bag.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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The signs have been there for about six months — ever since a 180-foot section of the wooden pier collapsed into the ocean after being battered by towering waves during an atmospheric river storm that wreaked havoc along the Central Coast.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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That’s very much the case with Two Harbors, whose shares traded in the $60s before collapsing during COVID, only mildly rebounded, then deteriorated ever since to current prices around $10 per share.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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However, manufacturers should devote similar attention to their return on data.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As one of vanishingly few Palestinian American voices in Hollywood, Amer might have devoted what would, unfortunately, be his show’s final season to current events.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Edmonton gets Nurse help, Panthers three-goal lead gone The Panthers spent most of the second period pinned into react mode, allowing Edmonton neutral zone space to rev up their assaults on the Panthers zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The three woman lived in the Moscow home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
Verb
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If the individual is a non-resident, non-citizen of the U.S., the federal estate tax applies only to assets situated or deemed to be situated within the U.S. (for example, U.S. real property or stock in a U.S. corporation).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to a very gaunt appearance, other symptoms include: Extreme weakness Thin, dry skin with excess skin folds due to loss of fat Sparse, brittle hair that can be easily plucked out 8.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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Tarps And Covers Tarps, grill covers, pool covers, outdoor furniture covers—all of these collect water in folds and low spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Adding Ángeles Cruz also seemed natural to give Sira a voice.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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At each summer solstice, the light passes across an even larger boulder and touches the center of the spiral.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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